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Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Temporary track proposal for tram removals", 22/12/1972 12:00:00 AM
... Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 22/12/1972 about the proposal of the BTPS for the removal of trams from the SEC depot to its tram shed in Botanical Gardens being presented to the City of Ballaarat. Notes removal of tramcar 14, temporary fence around shed, construction of a short temporary line to Wendouree Parade and formation of a Co-operative to finance the construction of the building. Mentions Mayor Cr. J. Chisholm, Cr. A. Pittard and the City Engineer, Mr. R. Sharp.date in red ink of "22/12/72" in top right hand corner.trams, tramways, btps, track laying, new depot -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPostcard, Nu-color-vue or Nucolorvue Productions, Spring St Melbourne
Colour postcard with serrated edges of MMTB Z class tram No. 2 in Spring St. Melbourne about to turn into Bourke St. Has two people stepping out of tram onto safety zone (no barriers). Tram has destination of "CITY - SPENCER ST." In background are the buildings of the Windsor Hotel, the Imperial Hotel and Nauru House. On rear of card is name of company "Nucolorvue" and caption "Melbourne Australia / Melbourne's new Z class tram Number 2.", card number NCV1419 in place for postage stamp, and copyright and symbols. See Destination City re introduction of Z class trams (1975)trams, tramways, spring st, melbourne, z class trams, tram 30, tram 25, tram 28, tram 5, tram 19 -
Ballarat Tramway Museumdocument - Correspondence, Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), 1963 - 1965
990.1 -Typed letter from Chairman of M&MTB (Robert (Bob) Risson to Mr. John Grimwade dated 18 April 1963, concerning an letter in the Age written by J. Grimwade about Trams and Motor Cars. Written on M&MTB letterhead, with "Dear John" and author's signature "Bob Risson" handwritten in. Has been folded into four for posting. On quarto size paper, with watermark "Loganvale / Parchment / Made in Britain". Gives M&MTB phone numbers, postal and street address and telegraphic address on letterhead. 990.2 - Typed letter from Chairman of M&MTB (Robert (Bob) Risson to Mr. John Grimwade dated 29 April 1965, concerning tramcar design and deputy chairman (Mr. Kirby) forthcoming overseas trip. Written on M&MTB letterhead, with "Dear John" and author's signature "Bob" handwritten in. Has been folded into six for posting. On quarto size paper, with a watermark "? / RAG ? / Made in Australia". Gives M&MTB phone numbers, postal and street address and telegraphic address on letterhead, different design to 990.1, including phone number. Above the "Dear John" an imprint from of another sheet of paper, has been imposed on the sheet - grease mark? about 15 in diameter. 990.3 - Copy of interoffice memo from Deputy Chairman (Mr. Kirby) on yellow paper, dated 27 April 1965, replying to Chairmans memo of 26 April 1965, about the design of new trams, with steps inside the doorways. Signed by Mr. Kirby. Has been folded for mailing. Has left hand edge partly folded in. 990.4 - Copy of interoffice memo from Chairman (R. Risson) to Deputy Chairman, about a suggestion by Mr. Grimwade about running boards and the width of trams. Notes Chairman's view that the policy of running boards was deliberate in order that cars collided with them first rather than the tram body. On blue paper. Signed by the Chairman. Has been folded for mailing. Item 990.2 to 990.4 stapled in top left hand corner.Signatures and names tram, trams, melbourne, footboards, tram steps, mmtb, tramcar design -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, Bendigo Advertiser, "Buses will replace Trams in Bendigo", 19/07/1968 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper cutting, July 19, 1968 from Bendigo Advertiser about the State Government decision the previous day to replace the tram services in Bendigo and Ballarat. Government accepted the Transport Regulation Board report. Notes the SEC, the Minister of Transport - Mr. Wilcox and that services were expected to close down by the New Year. Also has item on "Comments on the Tram Decision" by the Mayor, Trades Hall Council President Mr. S. Anderson and Manger of the SEC Northern Branch, Mr. A.C. Sandow. Item has been glued onto a sheet of foolscap paper - white.trams, tramways, bendigo, closure, transport regulation board, mr. v. wilcox -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Illustration/s, Wanganui NZ and Australian trams, late 1960's
Single printed page with nine photos of Wanganui New Zealand trams, most of tram bodies after completion of service and on the other side, six photos of transport in Australia - 1 Sydney bus and last piece of tram track, four of Brisbane and one of Melbourne - W2 385 and another W2 tramcar. on white paper. Australian photos by Alan Smith. Possible source of sheet is NZ Tramway topics.trams, tramways, wanganui, brisbane, melbourne, sydney -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Tram off to new home", 8/09/1971
Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 8/9/1971 with a photo of tramcar No. 13 leaving the tram depot for Lake Goldsmith the previous day. The photo caption mentions it is the second tram to leave Ballarat. A second tram was also to leave for Lake Goldsmith the following day. Photo has a small part of the SEC depot buildings in the background. Two copies held.trams, tramways, lake goldsmith, closure, tram disposal -
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Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Council to Count Cost of Saving some Trams", 6/08/1971 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 6/8/1971 about the request by the BTPS to approve in principle the operation of a working tramway museum in Ballarat. Mentions track in Wendouree Parade, temporary storage of trams in the depot, tramcars to be allocated to the BTPS, findings of the Tourism Committee and comments from Councillors. Also notes statement by Mr. Tom Evans about the approval of the SEC for the used of the existing depot for storage until the new depot is built. Suggest that a bogey (bogie) be kept to enable the reconstruction of a horse tram. Sir Arthur Nicholson expressed concern about the use of Wendouree Parade due to the narrowness of the roadway.trams, tramways, btps, museum establishment, sec depot, tom evans -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "New role for tram 42", 20/11/1971 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 20/11/1971(based on item Reg. No. 939, dated 22/11/1971) about the opening of the Zion Kindertram, No. 42, at the Zion Congregational Sunday school, Walker St. Sebastopol the following day. Mentions Kindergarten leader, Mrs. Betty Curtain. Item not dated. See Reg. Item 2920 about the delivery of the tram.trams, tramways, kindertram, zion congregational church, tram bodies -
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Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Let us envisage future demands" - Courier Editorial, 22/11/1971 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 22/11/1971 - editorial item - about the consideration by the City Council for a tourist tram network in Ballarat. Mentions that though Bendigo saved a substantial part of its system through Government approval, it barely caused a tremor in Ballarat. Mentions BTPS seeking approval for the Botanical Gardens, the demolition of the system in the centre of Ballarat, money given to Sovereign Hill. Finishes by seeking support for 'our new tram venture'.trams, tramways, courier editorial, city of ballarat, museum establishment, bendigo, btps, demolition -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Old Ballarat was lit with Tallow Candles", 24/08/1983 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clipping from the The News, Ballarat of 24/8/1983 about the opening of the new SEC Norman St. depot by the Minister for Minerals and Energy, Mr. David White, the previous Friday. Has photograph of the SEC General Manger (Rowan Weatherhead), the Minister and Acting Manger mid-western division (Neville Morris) of the official opening of the depot. Item covers the history of the power supply in Ballarat, the tramways, power distribution, number of customers. Second photo is of the group of Ballarat conductresses. Also covers the proposed consolidation of the SEC offices to Norman St and the eventual closure of the Wendouree Parade office. See Reg item No. 239trams, tramways, secv, ballarat power supply, wendouree parade, norman st -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Black & White Photograph/s, 1900's mid to late?
Black and white photograph of Sturt St. Ballarat, east end, taken from a Grenville St. building looking west. Shows two ESCo trams, possibly No. 11 eastbound and 17?, westbound. Street track looks new, flags on many buildings in photo, good view of buildings on the West side of the street. Has caption "Sturt Street, Ballarat" top right hand corner and number "300,975(JW), bottom right hand corner. Photo mounted on black faced cardboard for display purposes. Has had tape on rear card, since removed. Part of photo also used in a Ballarat Business brochure, see Reg. Item No. ?trams, tramways, ballarat, sturt st, street scenes, esco , tram 11 (esco) and 17? (esco) -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPamphlet, Richard Gilbert, "Welcome Aboard the Cable Tram", 1987
A5 sized sheet of paper printed by photocopying, titled "Welcome Aboard the Cable Tram" giving details of the Melbourne cable tram set operated by the Museum during the 1987 Begonia Festival. Gives details of Grip car 593 (built new by Newton Williams) and trailer 171 (reconstructed by Darryl Hawksworth). Also gives general information about Melbourne cable trams and the Ballarat Vintage Tramway, in particular the horse tram. On bottom of sheet has a advertisement for the "Swiss Mountain Hotel", at the time operated by Darryl Hawksworth. Brochures were printed for the cable tram operation, handed out during the time run and during the following year, when operated as well. See BTPS Annual report, 1986-1987trams, tramways, cable trams, grip tram, trailers, begonia festival -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - B&W Photograph, Dave Macartney, Apr. 1989
Black and white photograph of Horse Tram No. 1, photographed at the rear of the depot about April? 1989. Saloon body framing, complete but no sides etc. Photographed used in the Trolley Wire article on the reconstruction of Horse Tram No. 1. Two copies held -On rear, taped on with red ink correction is the Trolley Wire caption "Reconstruction underway: about a third of the original body framing was reused in the tram. All the corner posts and the underframe are new. DAVE MACARTNEY" and a sticker with black in "Reduce to 5 1/2" x 3 3/4". Copy 2 - In top left hand corner "3 Ballarat Return to:" and in bottom right hand corner, on a sticker "William F Scott / P.O. Box 2550 / Cheltenham VIC 3192, Australia / (03) 9584 3679" High Res image added 20-8-2016.tramways, trams, horse tram no. 1, btps, tramcars, reconstruction, tram 1 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, The Courier Ballarat, Nothing new under the sun, 6/10/1988 12:00:00 AM
A newspaper Clipping from The News in 1988. Has two pictures of tram 14 and a utility truck after a collision, accident, between the two just on fifty years ago. Includes a brief story about the accident that happened on the corner of Webster and Drummond St North. See Reg Item 1365.1 > .5 for the larger prints of this photograph.trams, tramways, accidents, trams, drummond st nth, webster st -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Davis Bus Lines: 50 years of service", 21/11/1980 12:00:00 AM
Three page feature article with associated advertisements of Davis Bus Lines, 50 years of services, printed in The Courier on 21/11/1980. Features five photos, including one of Bert Davis, an advertisement featuring various buses, a photo outside the original depot in Creswick Road, one of the Mobil Around Australia Economy run in 1958 and one of a decorated bus in the early 1950's. Article includes history of the bus lines, plans to move to a new depot in 1981 and taking over the tram services from the SEC. If removed for copying etc. copy to be made.trams, tramways, davis bus lines, ballarat public transport, closure -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPostcard, John Phillips, Sturt St. Ballarat at Grenville St
B&W print and scanned images of a coloured postcard lent to the BTM by Mr. Norm DePomeroy, Dec. 1997. Image is of a horse tram leave the Grenville St. terminus, to travel west bound along the north side of Sturt St. Has many pedestrians in photo and some horse drawn vehicles. Shows the position of the horse tram track in Sturt St., north side, was not up against the south side kerb. Postcard has a Christmas message on the base of it. Also shows telegraph poles along the north side of Sturt St. 1 copy held at 8/98. Postcard dated 22 Dec. 1904 See Reg Item 2437.1, 2437.2 for original postcards held within the collection. See 836i3. In bottom of image are the words "Sturt Street, Ballarat, Vic" and "Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. E.L."trams, tramways, horse trams, sturt st, postcards, grenville st. -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Colour Photograph/s, Carolyn Dean, 26/11/1996 12:00:00 AM
Set of seven colour photographs taken by Carolyn Dean of the presentation of two reels of new trolley wire to the Museum by the Victorian Minister for Transport, Alan Brown on 26 Nov. 1996. Features President Richard Gilbert, local member, Paul Jenkins (member for Ballarat West)and Mayor of the City of Ballarat, James Coghlan. All on Kodak paper. 847.1 - Richard Gilbert speaking with Paul Jenkins and Alan Brown in background, with 671 behind. 847.2 - Paul Jenkins Speaking 847.3 - as for 847.1 847.4 - ditto 847.5 - Alan Brown speaking and Paul Jenkins 847.6 - Alan Brown on horse tram No. 1 847.7 - Paul Jenkins and Alan Brown on No. 1 See November 1996 Fares Please!All "26.11.96 / Photo Carolyn Dean"trolley wire, minister for transport, ceremonies, presentations, tram 671, tram 1 -
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Magazine, Australian Electric Traction Association (AETA), "Electric Traction", 1951, 1953
Ten issues of "Electric Traction" of the Australian Electric Traction Association. 1303.1 - Vol VI, No. 4, April 1951 - printed covers with four pages of duplicated notes - in poor condition, torn along centre and some edge damage. Page 3 includes notes on the Provincial systems about bogie cars going to Ballarat, Bendigo and Geelong. 1303.2 - Vol VI, No. 5, May 1951- printed covers with four pages of duplicated notes - in fair condition - covers have yellowed. 1303.3 - Vol VI, No. 6, June 1951 - as for 1303.2 - in good condition - some foxing on covers. 1303.4 - Vol VI, No. 7, July 1951 - as for 1303.2 - in good condition, though the insert pages have suffered some edge damage as slightly larger in size than the printed covers. 1303.5 - Vol VI, No. 8 - August 1951 - as for 1303.2 - in good condition - includes an article on page 3 about Ballarat news - including relaying of Sturt and Drummond Sts junction, service cuts, fare increase, No. 23, and extension of the depot to accommodate bogie cars. 1303.6 - Vol VI, No. 9 - September 1951 - 8 pages all printed - includes on page 3 - item re Ballarat No. 23 withdrawn for scrapping, and bogie cars at Geelong. In good condition. 1303.7 - Vol VI, No. 12 - December 1951 - 6 printed pages - includes items re bogie cars at Ballarat, Bendigo and Geelong. In good condition. 1303.8 - Vol VIII, No. 8 - August 1953 - 6 printed pages with green title details - has an item that Wal Jack was recently given a front page write up in the Courier. Shown as being printed by "Traction Press" of the same address as the publisher - Traction Publications. In good condition. 1303.9 - Vol VIII, No. 9 - September 1953 - 8 printed pages with black title details, page 3 has map of Sydney printed in red and page 6, Sydney rail system. Page 4 has item re the Geelong system and a forthcoming Transport Regulation Board inquiry. In good condition though has been folded in the middle. Printer as for 1303.8 1303.10 - Vol VIII No. 2 - February 1953 - 6 printed pages - includes Tramways of Collie WA, Sydney News, Melbourne cable car conversion dates, electric railway news and branch news and notes Basil Miller has been appointed as an Inspector in Bendigo. 1303.10 - added 28/3/2010 - sourced from donations to the Museum by R. Elliston 28-3-16.Items 1303.2 to 1303.7 - have the stamp of the "The New Zealand Railway & Locomotive Society" on the front cover.trams, tramways, electric traction, aeta, ballarat, australian tramways, bendigo, cable trams -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPoster, Australia Post, "Australia's Historic Tramways", 1989
... Colour poster on glossy white paper advertising a new stamp..., has "Australia Historic Tramways" as a banner, "New Stamp ...Colour poster on glossy white paper advertising a new stamp issue on Australia's Historic tramways, 1989. On the poster's background is a Melbourne cable tram set on the Prahran route, printed in black and white, has "Australia Historic Tramways" as a banner, "New Stamp Issue" in the form of a cancellation stamp with a Melbourne tram in the centre and featuring in enlarged full colour reproductions the following 41c stamps that were the special issue: Adelaide Horse Tram - 1878 Sydney Steam Tram - 1884 Melbourne cable tram - 1886 Hobart double deck electric tram - 1893 Brisbane combination electric tram - 1901. On the base of the poster is an announcement concerning the stamp show at the Melbourne Exhibition buildings 18-22 October. 1989. See Reg. Item 3143 for an example of the Melbourne cable tram stamp and 8545 for collector's cards and an envelope.trams, tramways, stamps, australian trams, steam trams, horse trams, australia post -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumMagazine, Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Metra News - Winter 1980", 1980
Single sheet of paper, folded to from a four page newsletter, titled "METRA News, the news vehicle for MMTB employees" and dated Winter 1980. Has the title printed in red ink and uses the same colour for other titles for items with the newssheet.. Items of interest: 1. Bourke St. Mall 2. Senior citizens help design new tram - Z3 class trams 3. Bus only lane in Johnston Street 4. Education of City Police 5. An extensive item on people, new employees, promotions - including the promotion of BTM Board Member Greg Rodgers to Trainer Drivers at Camberwell. A number of these people have been underlined or circled in red ink. 6. Depot employees' social and facility fund 7. Profile on R.C.Dummond, Traffic Manager 8. Wilbur's corner - a review of out of court settlements for accidents. 9. Two cartoons by AugustineRed ink circling or underling specific employee names in the people section.trams, tramways, mmtb, bourke st, bus only lane, accidents -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumMagazine, Australian Electric Traction Association (AETA), "Electric Traction", Oct. 1971
October 1971 issue of Electric Traction, Vol XXVI No. 10 - featuring Ballarat No. 13 and Davis Bus Lines new bus, both showing destination of Victoria St. on front cover. Note the bus destination uses "Victoria 7" , while the tram has "Victoria St." Sixteen pages, orange banner on front cover. Articles feature closure of Ballarat, Lightweight Electric Intra-City Transit systems and in Search of Gold (Gold minifying traction railways) by A.L Be Bee. On page 8 is an article written by K.S.Kings on the closure of Ballarat, giving details of last services, trams operated, and dates. Features two photos, No. 40 approaching the depot on the final run, 19/9/1971, photo of last tram from Sebastopol at Rubicon St., photo of No. 36 operating in Melbourne during tourism week. Details of this are given in Melbourne news on page 2. See images for these photos. See magazine for photographer details etc.trams, tramways, closure, ballarat, melbourne -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNegative, Geoff Grant, 8/05/1954 12:00:00 AM
Negative No. 272 and colour print made by colour laser printer (stored in folder ) of Melbourne PCC tram 980, at beginning of the then new Footscray connecting line at Munitions Factory, Maribyrnong during an AETA tour on 8/5/1954. Photo by Geoff Grant. Hi res scan of negative and image updated 19/5/2020.trams, tramways, footscray, pcc, munitions factory, aeta, tram 980 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNegative, Geoff Grant, 8/05/1954 12:00:00 AM
Negative No. 274 and colour print made by colour laser printer (stored in folder ) of Melbourne PCC tram 980, in Coldblo Road , Malvern depot, during an AETA tour on 8/5/1954. Photo by Geoff Grant. Envelope with negative describes the scene as "980 PCC type tram. Side on view of this tram on a special AETA tour to Footscray for opening of new branch to that suburb. At Malvern depot May 8, 1954." Hi res scan of negative and image updated 19/5/2020.trams, tramways, malvern depot, pcc, coldblo road, footscray, tram 980 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNegative, Geoff Grant, 19/06/1955 12:00:00 AM
Negative No. N308 and black and white print made by a laser printer (stored in folder ) of the drivers cabin and destination box of W6 988 showing the "new type of carbon skid collector" on the trolley pole. This type of collector was to replace the trolley wheels used in Melbourne at the time. Was introduced into the Bourke St. route. Destination blind not fitted to box at time of photograph. Date of photo 19/6/1955. Negative scanned hi res and imaged updated 21/5/2020.trams, tramways, melbourne, bourke st., trolley poles, skid collector, tram w6 988 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNegative, Geoff Grant, 19/06/1955 12:00:00 AM
Negative No. N312 and black and white print made by a laser printer (stored in folder ) of the W6 988 entering the depot fan at the then new Preston depot, with another tram (W2) travelling on Plenty Road in the background. A tower truck stands to the left hand side of the photograph. Workmen in the background. Tram being used to check overhead etc. Date of photo 19/6/1955 Negative scanned hi res and imaged updated 21/5/2020.trams, tramways, melbourne, preston depot., plenty road, tram w6 988 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNegative, Geoff Grant, 19/06/1955 12:00:00 AM
Negative No. N313 and black and white print made by a laser printer (stored in folder ) of the W6 988 on the depot fan at the then new Preston depot, Tram being used to check overhead etc. Date of photo 19/6/1955. Negative scanned hi res and imaged updated 21/5/2020.trams, tramways, melbourne, preston depot., plenty road, tram w6 988 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNegative, Geoff Grant, 19/06/1955 12:00:00 AM
... New Tramway... Nicholson St Bourke St. New Tramway tram W6 988 Negative No. N314 ...Negative No. N314 and black and white print made by a laser printer (stored in folder ) of the W6 988 in Nicholson St. Melbourne with two tower trucks in background (No. 2 and 8 - see Reg. Item No. 1588). Tram being used to check overhead etc. Date of photo 19/6/1955. Has Parliament House, Windsor Hotel in the background. Negative scanned hi res and imaged updated 21/5/2020.trams, tramways, melbourne, nicholson st, bourke st., new tramway, tram w6 988 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNegative, Geoff Grant, 19/06/1955 12:00:00 AM
... New Tramway... Nicholson St Bourke St. New Tramway tram W6 988 Negative No. N315 ...Negative No. N315 and black and white print made by a laser printer (stored in folder ) of the W6 988 in Nicholson St. Melbourne. Tram being used to check overhead etc. Date of photo 19/6/1955. Has parklands and part of Exhibition buildings in background. Negative scanned hi res and imaged updated 21/5/2020.trams, tramways, melbourne, nicholson st, bourke st., new tramway, tram w6 988 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNegative, Geoff Grant, 19/06/1955 12:00:00 AM
Negative No. N326 and black and white print made by a laser printer (stored in folder ) of view looking along the new track in Nicholson St. Fitzroy, with W6 988 in background by the Exhibition Crossover. Photo shows nature of track construction at this portion of the future East Brunswick, Blyth St. line, an air compressor and the wood/metal barriers to protect roadworks in use at the time. Buildings along the east side of Nicholson St. in background, cable winding house at Gertrude St. can just be seen. Date of photo 19/6/1955. Negative scanned hi res and imaged updated 21/5/2020.trams, tramways, melbourne, nicholson st., east brunswick, track construction., tram w6 988 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNegative, Geoff Grant, 19/06/1955 12:00:00 AM
Negative No. N328 and black and white print made by a laser printer (stored in folder ) of the interior of W7 1003 showing the new compartment arrangements - smoking was in the centre section. Photo taken 19/6/1955. Negative scanned hi res and imaged updated 21/5/2020.trams, tramways, mmtb, interiors, smoking, w7 class, tram 1003
